Truly, headbands have been a rage in 2019!
Championed by the Duchess of Cambridge, the fashion headbands are now officially the most glam-easy accessory to rock. The royal mother-of-three and a style icon, Kate Middleton has breathed life into this retro hair accessory, which many believed was lost. Often, she has wowed in gorgeous fashion headbands during several royal occasions while adding a dash of élan to all her outfits.
Post the christening ceremony of her nephew Archie Harrison, the Duchess looked stunning in all the official photographs. She was wearing a beautiful Stella McCartney pink dress but it was her red velvet headband that had hit the headlines: the latter was well-embellished and matched her red shoes by Gianvito Rossi. She was a vision in red and pink!
Similarly, during the christening of Prince Louis, Kate once again donned an iconic bespoke headband in white and stoked us all. This time, she was wearing her favourite designers, Alexander McQueen and Jane Taylor. The classic white gown by McQueen was a sartorial dream: the dramatic puffed sleeves, a deep V-neckline and elegant midi length were sheer crowd-pleasers; whereas, the headband by Jane Taylor was a statement piece – known as Cassandra – featuring a thick platform and a resplendent appliqué flower embellishment on the top – bestowing her with a crowning glory.
The royal mum surely knows the power of accessories; the way she teamed her dreamy attire with a perfect pair of pearl-embedded floret earrings is incredible. Each pearl comes with its own diamond in the middle encircled by gold and together they enhance the beauty and grace of the entire ensemble.
The good news is you can now purchase the headband and the pair of earrings designed for the imperials but they will cost you a jaw-dropping £1100 and £4,360 respectively. Fortunately, there are myriad budget-friendly alternatives on offer. Joey and Pooh headbands are the affordable version of the statement headbands flaunted by the blue-bloods. They help you recreate fabulous royal looks, effortlessly – minus the hefty price tag.
For princess vibes, try Louis Pearl Grey headband: the pearl embellishment on the neutral backdrop of grey and gold is one of a kind. The crystals in between add to the charm. Ideal for special events and celebrations!
Want to pop in some sparkle? Eva Black Drops headband decorated with a fair amount of sequins, beads and decorative fringes is a less formal yet sophisticated piece that’s bound to attract attention. The colour, the adornment and the glitter are straight out of the world.